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Cipro-A Vet®

Bolus

1 g

GENERIC NAMECiprofloxacin

MANUFACTURED BYThe ACME Laboratories Ltd

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Available Pack Sizes:6 Sizes

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Quantity

৳ 400.00/ 10 x 2

(Unit: ৳ 20.07 / 1 Bolus)

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Composition

Bolus: Each bolus contains Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride USP equivalent to Ciprofloxacin 1 gm.

Injection: Each ml contains Ciprofloxacin Lactate INN equivalent to Ciprofloxacin 50 mg.

Oral Solution: Each ml contains Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride BP equivalent to Ciprofloxacin 100 mg.

Description

Ciprofloxacin (Cipro-A Vet) is a second-generation fluoroquinolone antibiotic with broad-spectrum bactericidal effects. Ciprofloxacin (Cipro-A Vet) inhibits bacterial DNA replication by inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase (topoisomerase II) and thereby kills bacteria.

Indications

Livestock:

Cipro-A Vet is indicated for the treatment of diseases caused by both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, such as Actinobacillus, Pasteurella, Streptococcus, E. coli, Bordetella, Salmonella, and Mycoplasma.

The formulation treats respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, gastrointestinal tract infections, and skin and soft tissue infections.

Poultry:

Cipro-A Vet is indicated for the treatment of diseases caused by both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, such as colibacillosis, salmonellosis, infectious coryza, chronic respiratory disease, mycoplasmosis, streptococcosis, staphylococcosis, and pasteurellosis.

The formulation is additionally used for the prevention of secondary bacterial infections following viral infections, such as Ranikhet and Gumboro.

Fish:

Cipro-A Vet is indicated for bacterial diseases caused by Aeromonas species and Pseudomonas species in catfish, such as stinging catfish and walking catfish.

Dosage & Administration

Route of Administration: Oral/IM/IV

Bolus: For oral administration only

Livestock: One bolus/ 75 to 150 kg body weight (67 to 134 mg/kg body weight) twice daily for 3-5 days.

Poultry: One bolus/ 15 to 20 L drinking water for 3 to 5 days.

Fish: 1 to 2 bolus/ kg feed for 5 to 7 days.

Aquaculture pond: 5 to 7 bolus/ decimal (3 feet depth of water) for 3 to 4 days.

Injection: IM/IV administration only

Livestock: 1 ml/ 10 kg body weight (5 mg/ kg body weight) by IM/IV injection daily for 3 to 5 days.

Or as directed by the registered Veterinary physician,

Interaction

With medicine: Ciprofloxacin may show a synergistic effect with aminoglycosides, 3rd generation cephalosporin & extended spectrum penicillin Ciprofloxacin may increase theophylline blood levels & warfarin effects. Nitrofurantoin may antagonize the antimicrobial activity of Ciprofloxacin. With food: Magnesium, Aluminium, Calcium, Iron & Zinc containing products decrease the gastrointestinal absorption of Ciprofloxacin.

Contraindications

Contraindicated in animals or birds hypersensitive to Ciprofloxacin.

Side Effects

Common: Anorexia and vomiting. Rare: Hypersensitivity reactions, crystalluria, dizziness, and CNS stimulation.

Pregnancy & Lactation

Ciprofloxacin should not be used in pregnant and lactating cows.

Precautions & Warnings

Ciprofloxacin has occasionally been reported to cause crystalluria, so animals should not be allowed to become dehydrated during therapy with Ciprofloxacin. Animals or birds with severe renal or hepatic impairment may require dosage adjustment to prevent drug accumulation.

Storage Conditions

Store below 30°C in a dry place. Protect from direct sunlight. Keep all medicines out of reach of children.

Cipro-A Vet® • 10 x 2

৳ 400.00